West Mecklenburg High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

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4 Hundreds of students actively support and rigorously cheer their team in victory and console the Indians |n loss at school activities. Hve 1 o aJ A Environment Abounds With Omnipresent Spirit ' A Students participate in various activities such as dances, athletics, and club meetings which enliven daily school routine. Along with the team members, cheerleaders assist to create the spark for the flaming spirit aroused at the athletic games.

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MIKE SANDERS Editor-in-chief hundred and Sixty-Seven DEELEY CURRY Business Manager MRS. MARY L. HARRIS MRS. JO FOSTER Advisers Published by The Students of WEST MECKLENBURG HIGH SCHOOL Charlotte North Carolina VOLUME XVI 3

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As coach of the junior varsity football team, Mr. Patterson explains instructions for future crucial plays during a game. To relay the enthusiastic liveliness which the stu¬ dents of West Mecklenburg possess, “The Spirit of West” was chosen as the theme of the 1967 TOMA¬ HAWK. In the routine of school life, an awareness of school spirit was found among students, faculty, and community as well. Spirit was found the first day of school when past underclassmen had risen another rung upon the ladder, and new underclass¬ men were found wandering through the maze of halls. Athletics were a prime factor in producing true school spirit. As an integral part of school activities, eight variations of sports were included. From the first kick-off until the sixth run was scored in the seventh inning of the last game, enthusiasm was omnipresent. To assist fellow member David Strawn, Larry Harper and V Practicing after school hours for upcoming matches, Troy Harkey serves the ball to companion members of the team. Eggleston distract a player of Second Ward at basketball game. 5